Retaining device for storm -sl



No. 607,06l. Patented July l2, I898.

F. 1. LYONS.

RETAINING DEVICE FOR STORM SLIPPERS, &c.

(Application filed Apr, 7, 1897.)

(Nb Model.)

UNrrnn STATES PATENT FFIQE.

rRANoIsJ. LYONS, or sr. LOUIS, MISSOURI.

RETAINING DEVlCE FOR STORM-SLIPPERS,

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 607,061, dated July 12, 1898.

Application filed April '7, 1897. Serial No. 631,194. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, FRANCIS J. L ons, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city of St. Louis, State of Missouri, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Retaining Devices for Storm-Slippers, 6150., of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which Figure 1 is a view illustrating my improved retaining device in position on the wearers foot. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the device detached. Fig. is a similar view showing the clampin g jaws open. Fig. at is a detailed view of the hinged end of one of the clamping-jaws. Fig. 5 is a detailed view of the operating-lever for the clamping-jaws, and Fig. 6 is a detailed view of the link.

This invention relates to a new and useful improvement in retaining devices for stormslippers and the like, the object being to provide a device of the character described which can be adapted to or used in connection with ordinary storm-slippers, the device cooperating with the foot of the wearer to clamp the storm-slipper in position, so that it cannot be pulled oif in ordinary wear, such as is frequently experienced in the wearing of ordinary overshoes or rubbers, as they are sometimes called, such overshoes remaining in the mud or mire instead of being retained on the wearers foot when the foot is lifted.

WVith this object in View the invention consists in the combination,with a storm-slipper, of a device attached thereto and adapted to cooperate with the wearers foot to retain said storm-slipper in position on the wearers foot.

Another object of the invention resides in the novel construction of this retaining device, which consists of two pivoted embraoing jaws with means for cooperating with each of said jaws for opening and closing said jaws. 7

Other features of invention reside in the construction, arrangement, and combination of the several parts, all as will hereinafter be described and afterward pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, A indicates an ordinary storm-slipper or overshoe to which is applied my improved retaining device.

B and B indicate two embracing jaws pivoted together, said jaws being provided with bearings b and 1) near their pivoted ends. In the bearings b is pivoted an operating-lever C, which operating-lever carries a pivot-stud c. D indicates a link pivoted to the stud c and the bearings Z). If desired to attach these embracing jaws to the rear upper edge of a storm-slipper, I provide perforated extensions E on the jaws, as shown in Fig. 1, the jaws being secured to the storm-slipper by riveting, sewing, or otherwise. IVhen it is desired to put on a storm-slipper provided with my improved device, the lever is thrown open, as shown in Fig. 3, which permits easy manipulation of the slipper. hen the slip per is in position on the wearers foot, the lever 0 is turned in, as shown in Fig. 2, which, with the link D, forms a toggle-joint, locking the jaws in place. mounted in a suitable offset in the lever C, so as to throw the pivotal connection of link D, with the lever 0, beyond dead-center when the lever is closed. The upper edge of the storm-slipper being usually of the height shown in Fig. 1 the jaws will grasp the small portion just above the heel, or more properly the tendon of Achilles, and prevent the heel of the storm-slipper from becoming displaced in ordinary use. It is obvious that the jaws need not be permanently attached to the storm-slipper, but may be provided with biting edges to cooperate with the storm-slipper, in which event the retaining device would be placed in position after the stornrslipper had been put on the wearers foot.

I am aware that many minor changes in the construction, arrangement, and combination of the several parts of my device can be made and substituted for those herein shown and described without in the least departing from the nature and principle of my inven tion. 7

XVhile I have used the term slippers, I desire it understood as including rubbers, overshoes, &c.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-- The pivoted stud c is 1. The combination with a s1ipper,of means for securing the same to the foot of the wearer comprising two embracing jaws pivotally united at their rear ends and each having provisions for direct attachment to the sides of the slipper, and means carried by the jaws and located at the rear thereof for expanding, compressing and locking the same, substantially as described.

2. The combination with a s1ipper,of means for securing the same to the foot of the wearer, comprising two embracing jaws pivotally united and each having provisions for direct attachment to the sides of the slipper, and a toggle mechanism carried by the jaws and I 5 spanning the pivotal connection, for locking, spreading and compressing the jaws, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature, in presence of two Witnesses, this 20 20th day of March, 1897.

FRANCIS J. LYONS.

Vitnesses:

HUGH K. WAGNER,

G. A. PENNINGTON. 

